Illness Benefit to be paid after three days, minister announces

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys. siad reducing the number of "waiting days" will "help reduce the financial burden for employees" who become ill. Pic: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

The number of "waiting days" for the Illness Benefit has been reduced back to three days, the Social Protection Minister has announced.

Illness Benefit will now be paid on the fourth day of illness.